a guy is asking 150$ for the a-spec suspension install...

that fair or not ???

 

I would go around and get some quotes, at least 5 from reputable shops then make my decision. Or I can do it for you for $100 only!!! you know what I mean?

 

this guys seems to be very reputeable. because when i went there i saw him work on 3 acura TL;s i mean for how much less can i get it done. 20-30 bucks

 

go for it, that's a reasonable price. i would go to that guy cus he has worked on tl's before so he knows exactly what to do and would be able to do the install faster than another shop which mostly works on different cars.

 

If that includes an alignment then go for it. Otherwise do it yourself, not too difficult. Just make sure you have your alignment checked soon after.

 

Not the easiest job to do, especially if your car has seen a winter. Pay the guy to do it for it...

 

it should not be that bad to do but i just dont have the place to do it as i live in an apartment and do have a garage spot where i do some of my installs myself but for certain things its just to dark.... maybe i should ask for an alignment aswell if not then try to lower the price a little.

 

$150 is a very reasonable price. I've seen prices anywhere from $75 to $300 for the same exact job here in LA.

 

ummm yea....i DEFINTELY agree wit this statement. lol. i thought this install was gonna be prety much str8t forward but past winters have left me with a stubborn front strut nut (now rounded off) and frozen/rusted endlinks . both of which i am going to cut and replace. unless your car is brand new or hasnt seen winter, good luck with the install.

 

ehh, the dealership quoted me $600 to install the supsension and $85 for an alignment.

have any of you gotten this installed at the dealer?

 

^ WHY?????????????

Does that include parts? Even if it does, thats a crazy ass price!!!!!

$85 for an alignment? Anywhere else will do it for $70. Check your local Firestone for their lifetime alignment package... $140+tax for alignments, rotations and balances!

 

do it yourself, it is very easy!

 

parts, just labor.
The service guy has always been pretty fair with me all other things have been quite resonable. He also said that for some reason he couldn't get 'just' the suspension, and they wanted him to get the whole kit which i thought was kinda bogus. But he said if I'm able to get the suspension from another place, he'll give me a quote to install it. .. and that's what the quote ended up being.

but if you get an A-Spec suspension and you install it at some other shop, is it still under Acura warranty? I thought the labor has to be performed by an acura dealer.

 

sounds like you talking bout jae... my boy does the very install for $250 with an alignmetn so $150 without and alignment is a good price

 

yea pretty much !! seems like a good guy.